Red, White, & Blue To-Do

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A Day of Pomp & Parade

 

“The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival…It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade with shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”

 

– John Adams to his wife, Abigail.

We’re joining Philadelphia’s Historic District to celebrate the third annual Red, White, & Blue To-Do!

 

On Thursday, July 2, 2026, America’s most historic square mile will come together to host the Red, White, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade, musical performances, special extended hours at neighborhood museums and historic sites, and so much more!

 

Independence Historical Trust will be at the All-American Block Party, right in front of the newly re-opened First Bank of the United States. Join us for family-friendly activities with our friends from Independence National Historical Park and plenty of red, white, and blue swag! 

 

 

 

Schedule of Events:

 

7 AM

Living Liberty Bell – gathering 250 people to create an outline of the famous bell on Independence Mall.

9 AM

Flag Raising at the Betsy Ross House – bells will ring, museums and historic sites open, and the official flag is raised at the Betsy Ross House.

11 AM

Red, White, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade – Launching from the National Constitution Center.

12 – 2 PM

All-American Block Party – in partnership with Wawa Welcome America on 3rd Street between Chestnut and Walnut Streets and onto Dock Street.

2 – 5 PM

Red, White, & Blue Music Series – at ten locations throughout the Historic District.

5 PM

Red, White, & Rosé Picnic – NEW for 2026 along Arch Street, between 5th & 6th Streets.

7 – 9 PM

Wawa Welcome America’s Salute to Service with Queen Latifah next to the Independence Visitor Center.

 

 

Visit https://www.phlvisitorcenter.com/red-white-blue-to-do-philadelphia-pa for more information.